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Abena Akpene Butu

Surrey,BC

Summary

Driven registered nurse with several years of experience caring for patients within setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Community Health Worker

Ana’s care and home support
Surrey, BC
09.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living and companionship
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for clients.

Registered Nurse

Tema General Hospital
01.2021 - 11.2024
  • Provided therapeutic care for stroke patients
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and maintaining up-to-date knowledge on industry advancements.
  • Educated patients on managing chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension, empowering them to take control of their health.
  • Facilitated patient discharges by coordinating with medical teams, social workers, case managers, and other support staff.

Registered Nurse

Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
04.2015 - 12.2020
  • Nursing care to pre-operative and postoperative surgical children, orthopedic, neurologic disorders and general Medical conditions including bronchopneumonia, severe acute malnutrition, sickle cell disease, asthma.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.

Internship/ Rotation Nurse

VRA Hospital
11.2013 - 02.2015
  • Working under supervision in all departments in the health sector
  • Obstetrics, Paediatrics, Medical, Surgical, Psychiatry and Public Health Units.

Education

Diploma - Healthcare Assistance And Communication

Gateway College
Vancouver, BC
12.2023 - 01.2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana
06.2018 - 08.2020

Diploma - Diploma in Nursing

Nurses And Midwives Training College
Cape Coast, Ghana
09.2010 - 10.2013

Skills

  • Healthcare collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Care plan development
  • Time management

Timeline

Community Health Worker

Ana’s care and home support
09.2024 - Current

Diploma - Healthcare Assistance And Communication

Gateway College
12.2023 - 01.2025

Registered Nurse

Tema General Hospital
01.2021 - 11.2024

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Cape Coast
06.2018 - 08.2020

Registered Nurse

Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
04.2015 - 12.2020

Internship/ Rotation Nurse

VRA Hospital
11.2013 - 02.2015

Diploma - Diploma in Nursing

Nurses And Midwives Training College
09.2010 - 10.2013
Abena Akpene Butu